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MESSI IN TALKS WITH SAUDI POWERHOUSE AL-AHLI AMID CONTRACT WRAP-UP AT INTER MIAMI Lionel Messi is once again at the centre of global transfer headlines. Reports suggest that Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ahli have opened negotiations to sign the Argentine star once his contract with Inter Miami ends in December 2025. Backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Al-Ahli has been on a mission to build one of the most formidable squads in world football. With stars like Riyad Mahrez, Roberto Firmino, and Édouard Mendy already in their ranks, adding Messi would elevate the club’s international profile even further. However, sources close to Messi indicate that he remains focused on his current project in North America. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup around the corner and Inter Miami preparing to unveil its new Freedom Park stadium, the Argentine icon may still see value in extending his MLS journey. Whether Messi decides to embrace a Middle Eastern adventure or continue shapi...